Tuesday, October 25, 2016

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfnqQeDLoQ. An end-fed long wire coupled to a 9:1 balun and a decent "counterpoise" or ground radial system makes an excellent portable or home-based antenna. In this video from "Tinker John" (W5CYF), we learn how to build an easy, inexpensive, and lightweight 9:1 UnUn for a long wire antenna. By following the steps shown in this video, you'll have a durable 9:1 UnUn in only a few hours. This would make an excellent weekend project.

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